Ridgway Public Library
​329 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853
[email protected]
(814) 773-7573

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​Building Improvement Project 

​Thank you to everyone who helped contribute to make this project a success! Thank you to our wonderful donors, volunteers, and contractors - we can't thank you enough! A special thanks to our patrons and guests who have been understanding and patient during the long renovation process.

We want to make sure everyone gets the credit they deserve, so if you contributed funds designated for the Renovation Account, and your name is not listed, please contact Rachel at [email protected].
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Please note that any funds designated as memorials were not used specifically for the building improvement project, but may have been used for library necessities (new furniture, the Donna Brazinski Memorial Garden, or for book purchases). Also note that general donations, or donations designated for the Friend's Campaign Drive were used not used for the building improvement project.

Thank you to these foundations, donors, and contractors:

Foundations

• Stackpole-Hall Foundation 
• Frank Varischetti Foundation 
• George and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation
• Glenn O Hawbaker 
• Northwest Charitable Foundation 
• Elk County Commissioners Fund at the Elk County Community Foundation
• Elk County Commissioners ACT 13 Grant ​​
• Elk County Community Foundations: 
  • Marzella Family Fund
  • Dennis & Rose Heindl Fund

Donors 

• Jeff & Sonya Marzella
• Bob Carlson & Kim Chao
• Steve & Mallisa Cleveland
• Al & Kim Ezell
• Mary Laura Jones
• Dr. Vernon Ordiway
• Horizon Wood Products
• PDS Capital Management
• Anderson & Kime Employee Benefits Inc
• Anderson & Kime Realty Services Inc.
• Consortio 
• Ridgway Rotary Club
• Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems
• George & Bea Terbovich
• The Brazinski Family
• Brandy Buehler
• Dr. Peter & Christine Coffman 
• Bryndel Family Fund
• Jane & Wayne Bryndel
• Dr. Les & Gloria Shull
• Hasselman Family Fund
• Pat Hasselman
• Tom & Darien Kontes
• Dennis Heindl
• Dr. Kathleen Fernan
• Michael & Megen Handley
• Ronni & George Joiner
• Tom & Maria Titchner
• Clyde & Rita Miller
• Ridgway Borough
• Jeffrey Wolfe
• Dave Leske
• Steve Lawrie
• Carl Marnatti 
• Jonathan Updyke
• Josh Amacher
• Brent Buehler
• Charlie Steger
• Matt Grieneisen

Contractors Hired to Complete the Building Improvement Project:

• Allegheny Contracting, Brent Buehler
• EPIC Heating and Cooling, Matt Grieneisen
• Steger Masonry, Charlie Steger
• Marnatti Contracting, Carl Marnatti
• Super Shine, Josh Amacher
• Jonathan Updyke Contracting
• Landworks, Steve Lawrie
• Jeffrey Wolfe
• Bob Skraba
• ​Nancy Tomaski
• Zephyr Awnings
• Red Baron Antiques
• Homestead Window Hangings, Marlene Zell
• Built Right Enterprises, ​Michael Johnson
• American Gas Lamp Works

First Floor Renovations & Bathroom Updates
​2022/2023

The Stackpole-Hall Foundation has generously awarded the Ridgway Public Library a grant necessary to update the entire first floor, including plans to make the public restroom more ADA compliant. 
Project Plans Include:

• Open the 3rd floor ballroom for public use
• Refinish original hardwood floors
• Remove and replace carpet, as needed
• Repair plaster walls and ceilings
• Update public restroom on first floor
• Remodel bathroom on second floor for public use
• Fresh paint
• Install HVAC
• Refresh layout for additional seating and workspace

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HVAC Installation
​2022/2023

The Elk County Community Foundation and the Elk County Commissioners Partnership are pleased to announce the awarding of a $15,100 grant to The Ridgway Public Library through Elk County’s portion of the funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. The grant is to support the purchase and installation of an HVAC system for the library. Window AC units will be removed, and HVAC will keep guests and staff cool and comfortable throughout the year! The system will also include particle filtering to remove dust, mold, bacteria, and other airborne particles. 

The Ridgway Public Library was chosen as one of seven beneficiaries for this year's annual GOH Charitable Golf Outing! The funds donated to the library will be used to support the purchase and installation of an HVAC system.

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Audiobook Room Updates
​2021/2022

Find DVD's, CDs, and Audiobooks all in one room thanks to new shelving from the Elk County Community Foundation's Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund Grant! New shelves means more space for materials, and a more open floor plan. Come check out the space today!

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Public Safety Maintenance Project
​2022

The  Ridgway Public Library received an Elk County ACT 13 Mini-grant to install new emergency equipment to keep library guests and visitors safe at all times. Illuminating exit signs have been displayed above the doors and emergency lights have been installed on the first floor and in the basement for power failures.  New railings have been installed on the handicap ramp and steel railings have been installed on the steps from Center Street to the sidewalk. Thank you for helping us keep the library a safe place for everyone to enjoy!